Carol's Heirloom Collection

It's so easy to get caught up in all hype of Christmas. Today I'm sharing some decorations around our home that remind us of 'T...

Last night we watched Ethan while Mommy & Daddy did a little shopping. While he took a nap we decorated a new little tree I couldn't...

The lyrics to the beautiful song, 'Mary Did You Know?', were written by Mark Lowry. It is one of my favorite Christmas songs. The fi...

Since my Christmas decorating is moving along slowly I'm not ready to share any pictures of the house. However, I've got a cute pict...

It's the last day of November which means it's time to . . . Today I'll finish packing away the Fall decorations and begin deco...

Our Thanksgiving gathering was so much fun! This was the greeting at the front door. The family who gathered around the table were Ethan, ...

Did you know in 1939 the great Thanksgiving Day calendar controversy began? Beginning in 1863, Thanksgiving was celebrated on the last Thurs...

Thanksgiving 2009 Thankful & Heritage Trees 'Thankful Tree' Late Sunday night Kari helped me decorate the trees. We had such a g...

I've been busy the past several days getting ready for Turkey Day. I've been shopping, cleaning, and putting the finishing touches ...

I've been very busy today, but I couldn't let the day end without wishing our sweet, great niece E a very happy 2nd birthday! We l...

Poor, Pitiful, Pansies . . . In all the years we've planted pansies this has never happened! A few days after we planted our pansies w...

You don't need a turkey to celebrate thanksgiving. All you need is a reason. God has given you more reasons to be thankful than He'...

Last year about this time I posted this recipe for Dilly Bread. * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ ...

Today I'm paying tribute to our nephew, Craig, who was a POW during the Gulf War in 1991. On Monday, January 28, 1991 Craig was on a bo...

I don't think it's too early for some Christmas inspiration or a little song to brighten your day! Enjoy. . . Here's a nifty ide...

The peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:7 It's not ...

The weather has been absolutely gorgeous all week! Clear blue skies, temperatures in the upper 70s, & no rain. I took a little time this...

Saturday night was a beautiful night to trick~or~treat. This is what the little goblins saw when they rang the doorbell. Our favorite visi...

It's time to put on your costume & get your trick~or~treat bag ready. Well, I don't dress up for Halloween, but I do like to we...

I'd like to introduce you to the 'Wonderful Waitress Wanda'! We met Wanda several years ago at our favorite cafe where we like t...